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Using Tables in WordPress helps the user(s) present data efficiently. In this case, charts, graphical data, or stats about a specific topic are the use cases of tables.
In this article – we are going to explain tables in more detail. Specifically, the article contains different ways to add tables to WordPress, such as using source code, WordPress plugins, or Page Builder’s options.
The subject is tailored toward WordPress beginners. There is no need to crack Coding or make complex decisions; we have covered you.
So, let’s proceed without further ado and learn how to add Tables to pages, posts, and custom Templates.
How to add Tables in WordPress?
Adding Tables doesn’t require complex maneuvers. Using manual routines, WordPress plugins, and Page-Building options, even Beginners can quickly add Tables to WordPress content.
Let’s describe the matter in more detail.
Add Tables: Using Custom Source Code
Simply put – a chunk of Custom Code helps users insert Tables into WordPress content.
WordPress post editor can accommodate WordPress Tables using manual routines with a Code Snippet. However, you’ll need to update content around custom code each time you add data.
Let’s address the steps to add Tables using a Custom Code Snippet.
STEP 1 – Insert the Custom Code
Here is the Code you’ll need to place inside the WordPress editor – inside the Code editor.
Once the code is copied, you need to click Text on the post editor in WordPress – in case you’re using the Classic editor – as shown in the image below.
The next screen allows users to paste code snippets. To do so, paste the Table’s code and then go back to click on Visual.
Note: The table has been inserted into WordPress content. If you click Preview, you can see the Table on the WordPress Front End.
Here, you can make changes to the WordPress Table’s entries. To start, click Text once you’ve landed on the post editor window, make changes, and save the post at the end. You’ll need to change the text view each time you want to update the table’s data.
Now – if you’re using Gutenberg editor in WordPress, let’s learn how to put Table’s code into a Block.
Once you’re ready to insert a Block, search for “code” and choose Custom HTML from available options. Once selected, paste the code you’ve copied from the W3Schools resource.
When you’ve placed the code inside Gutenberg’s block, you can see your Table on WordPress by clicking the Preview button.
Note: To this line, you’ve learned how to add tables to WordPress content for Classic and Gutenberg editors. Remember to manually update entries in the code snippet whenever you want to change Table entries. Click Text on the post editing screen if you’re using the Classic editor or insert the Custom HTML block using the Gutenberg editor in WordPress.
STEP 2 – Make Changes in the Code Snippet
Making changes in the Table requires changes to the Code Snippet. As described, you’ll need to make changes inside the Classic Editor or Gutenberg’s Block.
Once you make a change, check the WordPress post’s Front End to see if the changes make sense.
Note: As described above, don’t change the WordPress Front End. Instead, you’ll need to make changes in the Code Snippet. In this case, firing up the code editor window works fine.
Add Tables: Using WordPress Plugins
Adding Tables using WordPress plugins is the easiest way possible. In this case, beginners can quickly add WordPress Tables without learning to code.
To get started, let’s address the steps in more detail.
STEP 1 – Install a WordPress Plugin
Here – you’ve Two options to proceed.
The first option highlights using a plugin for Blocks, such as Ultimate Shortcodes. The second method, suitable for most users, highlights using a WordPress plugin for Tables, such as Table Press.
Suppose you’ve decided to install and use Table Press to include Tables in WordPress.
Head over to the WordPress Plugins Directory in the dashboard by clicking on the Add New Plugin option. Once fired up, search for Table Press and install the first plugin that appears, as shown in the screenshot below.
Note: Now that you have installed and activated the plugin, let’s proceed to the next step.
STEP 2 – Start creating your First Table
The Table Press shows the welcome wizard after you’ve clicked Activate. Here – proceed with the necessary actions shown on the screen.
Now – Click Add New Table under Table Press in the dashboard left panel to add a new Table. The next screen shows input fields to enter the required information, including Table Name, Description, and the number of Rows and Columns – as shown in the screenshot below.
Note: When you click Add Table, you can see more options on the same screen. Now, you’re ready to put data in the table fields and save changes in the end.
After you’ve entered data into the Table Fields, you can click Preview to see how your Table looks on WordPress.
Now – click Save Changes at the end; you’re ready to proceed to the next step.
STEP 3 – Insert Table into WordPress Content
Let’s learn how to insert a Table into WordPress content.
After you’ve saved changes, you’re ready to proceed and insert Table into WordPress pages and posts. Click on All Tables to see a list of available Tables you’ve created. Here – pointing to the Table’s name shows options to obtain the Table’s shortcode.
Now – inside the WordPress page or post, paste the shortcode you just copied and save the changes. Now – you’re ready to Preview your content and see if the Table has been included successfully – as shown in the snapshot below.
Note: Using the Table Press plugin in WordPress, you can create and insert Tables into WordPress Pages and Posts. Tables provide a quick, no-code, point-and-click interface to include responsive Tables in WordPress content—especially for beginners who don’t know how to code and insert Tables into WordPress.
Note 2: Regarding Shortcode Ultimate, you can install the plugin from the WordPress directory. Once installed and activated, you can set a Block for tables, make changes, and insert its shortcode into WordPress content. In this case, whenever you want to change the Table’s data, you must change the Block inside Ultimate Shortcode’s interface.
Add Tables: Using a Page Builder
A Page Builder is a Tool That helps WordPress users design custom page Templates. Using a drag-and-drop interface, users can quickly create and design WordPress pages however they want without learning how to code.
Note: Divi Builder, Elementor, and Visual Composer are examples of page builders for WordPress.
Note 2: In this resource, we will use Divi Builder to add Tables in WordPress. The module we’ll use in Divi Builder is a premium one developed by Divi’s Marketplace’s author.
Let’s address STEPs to add WordPress Tables with a page builder.
STEP 1 – Create a WordPress Page
Before using Divi Builder for Tables, create a WordPress page.
In this case, you can create a new page for Divi Builder or edit an existing one, as when creating WordPress pages in the dashboard.
Here, if you’re creating a Template for a group of pages, such as a Category, you can also proceed with the mentioned steps. Once you’ve completed a page, make sure you’ve hit the Publish button at the end. If, for example, you’re adding a Table in a post, you can follow the steps described. You can also make things happen by creating a custom Divi Template for blog pages.
Note: Now – as you’ve created a page in the dashboard, you’re ready to proceed and add Tables to the WordPress page.
STEP 2 – Edit with Divi Builder
As described above, you should see the newly created page under Pages in the WordPress dashboard.
Let’s learn how to use Divi Builder to add a Table to the WordPress pages.
Once you’ve landed on the Pages page in the dashboard, click Edit with Divi to proceed. This option is found once you point to the Page Title. You can also click Edit under the Page and click Edit with Divi on the next page, as shown in the screenshot below.
Once you’ve clicked Edit with Divi, you can see Divi’s interface for making changes with a point-and-click interface.
Note: After loading Divi’s point-and-click builder, you can decide where to insert a Table module. To this line, you’re clear about proceeding to the next step.
STEP 3 – Include the Table Module
Note: Divi lacks a Table module by default. Before you proceed, you should have installed the Table Module.
Once you’ve identified where to add a Table, you can add the Table module by clicking the Module Plus icon. Here, you can proceed and make changes to the module’s settings.
You can add more values and design elements and finalize how you want Tables in WordPress content. The Divi Builder shows Things in real time.
STEP 4 – Set the Module Settings
As described above, the final step includes setting up the Module’s settings.
Module Settings include design elements, data values, and advanced customization – such as CSS code snippets.
Once the Table Module is added, click the Settings icon to proceed and fire up configurative options. You must change your Table’s options, values, and design elements here.
Under the Content element, you can change the table’s values, data, and assets. The Design tab helps you change the Table’s front-end look. Similarly, if you need to change the Table’s options with CSS code snippets, you must make changes under the Advanced tab.
Note: Once finalized, you can see the Table’s front-end view for clear understanding. You must know the table’s values, responsiveness, and data presentation here.
Note 2: Each time you want to change the Table’s data, you must change the Table Module’s settings in Divi Builder.
Professional Tips
- Tables help users efficiently organize statistical data in Rows and Columns. A plugin like Table Press is best for using Tables in WordPress.
- As described in this resource, there are three methods for adding tables to WordPress. The first method, manual source code, requires using an HTML code snippet for the Table. On the other hand, using a Plugin helps users quickly add a Table to WordPress without learning how to code. In this manner, adding a Table with a WordPress Page Builder requires page-building expertise, which, if not accommodated, can create problems for WordPress beginners.
- When using Table Press for WordPress Tables, the Tables are shown on the WordPress front end as long as the plugin is in place. In this case – WordPress may damage showing Tables on the front end if you remove the plugin.
- The manual routine of adding Tables to WordPress, which involves custom HTML code, doesn’t require adding extra options to WordPress. On the other hand, adding a Table with a plugin or Page Builder requires extra routines, such as adding the Plugin or Page Builder package to WordPress infrastructure.
- In this tutorial, we’ve mentioned that Divi Builder should add tables to WordPress content. If you can’t find a module for Tables, you’ll need to add extra settings in Divi—as described above. Once the respective module is inserted, the module’s settings help you finalize the Table’s data.
Conclusion
To this line, you’ve learned how to add Tables to WordPress content. We discussed three ways to add Tables: manually with source code, using WordPress plugins, and using WordPress Page Builders, such as Divi Builder.
For beginners – adding Tables with a Plugin is the ideal move. No extra, complex, or Technical workflows are required in this case.
Ask our experts about WordPress customization, maintenance, or WordPress marketing for more information on adding tables to pages, posts, and custom templates.
You can also read more resources on our blog, which helps you maintain WordPress without prior knowledge, perform manual maintenance, or handle errors in the dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are Tables in WordPress?
Tables refer to rows and columns of data in WordPress content. They efficiently represent data across WordPress content.
A Table shows data in a graphical, tabular, rows, and columns manner. In WordPress content, users use Tables to arrange, present and show statistical data.
How to add WordPress Tables without coding?
If you don’t know how to add Tables with source code, the best option is to use a plugin. By utilizing a Table plugin, adding WordPress tables is a matter of a few clicks.
As long as the plugin is left in place, WordPress will show tables across your site’s pages where they are included.
How do you add WordPress Tables with a Block editor?
WordPress Gutenberg Editor helps users quickly add Tables to WordPress content. All you have to do is choose and include the particular block—custom HTML.
Once you add a custom HTML code snippet for a Table, you can change its values. WordPress allows you to change a Block’s options on the same screen, such as colors, size, and data values.
How do I insert a Table in WordPress Elementor?
Using Elementor’s add-ons, users can add a Table to a WordPress page. Please note that once you have added a Table, you must change the Add-on’s data.
In this case, there is no need to load Elementor’s back-end and make changes. The Elementor’s add-on helps users enter Table values on the same screen. You can call the case editing Elementor’s add-on data.
How do I add Table Press to WordPress?
Table Press is a WordPress plugin for adding Tables to WordPress content – one of the most popular candidates.
In this case, you can add standard plugins to WordPress by adding Table Press using the Add New button in the WordPress dashboard. Once added, don’t forget to save changes after you’ve changed Table Press’s options.
How to edit a table in WordPress?
To edit a Table’s data, you’ll need to go back to the back end and make changes accordingly.
In this case, the way a Table is added to WordPress matters. For example, if the Table is added via source code, you can change the source code. Similarly, if a Table is created with a WordPress plugin, you can change the plugin’s interface. In the same way, you can edit a Table in a Page Builder’s module options if the Table is added with a Page Builder, such as Divi Builder or Elementor.
How do you use WordPress Page Builders for Tables?
Page Builders include modules to add tables to WordPress. Once ready to include Table’s add-on or Module, you can change the Module’s settings for a Table option(s).
In this manner, you can add WordPress tables to custom pages in WordPress using the Page Builder’s options.
How do you add a Table with a Shortcode?
Shortcodes are code indicators That help users identify, pick, and include specific Blocks in WordPress content instead of creating, editing, and managing Blocks from scratch.
For example – once you’ve created a CTA, you can insert the CTA into WordPress content by inserting the Block’s shortcode into WordPress content. In this case, you’ll need to use the WordPress Ultimate Shortcodes plugin when adding Tables with a shortcode. Once installed and activated, you can set a WordPress Table, make changes, obtain its shortcode, and proceed to insert the Table into WordPress Pages and Posts by inserting its shortcode into WordPress content.
How to Backup Tables?
When a WordPress website is backed up, everything is backed up automatically. However, you can also backup manual code snippets for Tables you’ve included in WordPress content. You can export Tables’ data using a table plugin like Table Press. However, in the case of Table Press data, you’ll need to track data usage if you’re planning to migrate WordPress from one location to another.
Similarly, if you’re using a page builder, you should backup page Templates to backup the Table’s data.
Are Tables Responsive?
Yes – WordPress Tables are responsive. There is no need to take extra maneuvers in WordPress.
In this case, you can make your tables responsive on all devices by adding tables with custom HTML code, using a plugin, or setting up a page builder’s module.
Does adding Tables to content cost money?
The first method, which involves custom HTML code snippets to add Tables to WordPress content – doesn’t cost money.
However, you may need to pay if you’re using a premium plugin. On the other hand, Table Press is free for personal use, as addressed in this resource. Similarly, Divi Builder is a premium option.
What happens if a Table dependency is uninstalled in WordPress?
If a Table dependency, such as a page builder’s module, the Table plugin, or custom HTML code snippet, is removed from WordPress, the Table’s preview on WordPress’ Front End is affected.
What are the benefits of adding Tables to Pages and Posts?
Tables are best known for adding stats-based data into WordPress content, such as data with Rows and Columns. A Table has an HTML-based structure – helping search engines better understand data inside Rows and Columns.
Similarly, Tables improve user experience in WordPress. Instead of showing data in raw form, Tables help users quickly understand data on the WordPress Front End.
